You will use this site for EPSF 8440, the Curriculum course. The links will become "live" with information on the pages before that specific date.
General Expectations:
For the most part, the on-line sessions will focus on two things: Providing questions related to readings and creating spaces for learning experiences related to topics, concepts, etc.
During the on-line classes where we focus on discussion, you will need to respond to the question(s) by the end of the day on the date assigned (the date in the left-hand column below). You will also need to respond to at least two of your classmates' postings by the following day. For example, if you have questions on a Tuesday, you will need to provide a thoughtful (1-3 paragraphs) response by midnight on Thursday. You will then need to read fellow students' responses and engage in discussion by responding to at least two of them by midnight on Wednesday. If you receive discussion questions on Thursday, then you will need to provide your initial response by midnight on Thursday and respond to two or more student responses by midnight on Friday.
During the on-line classes where we have activities, you need to complete the activity on the day assigned and then respond by the following day (unless otherwise indicated on the page). For those classes you are not required to respond to students, although you are welcomed to do so.
Typically, I will add more information including more readings. Keep in mind there is a wide range of students in this class with a wide range of motivations for taking this class. I will plan for those (I assume) who have the highest motives and high intrinsic motivation to learn about curriculum. To that end, I will add resources, articles, papers, etc. If they are not specifically noted in your syllabus, you will not be penalized if you do not read and respond. Just keep in mind that you will get out of the class what you put into it. If you signed up because it was on-line and you needed "credit," then you may end up doing the minimum and getting a grade for which you are satisfied. If you are a student who believes having a stronger background in curriculum will help you be a better scholar, student, leader, etc., then I encourage you to explore the additional materials and engage with others in this space (including me) regarding those materials.
As your instructor, I will typically not interject comments in the initial discussions. Instead, I will synthesize, comment, and challenge thoughts within 24 hours of the discussion. You are free to continue the discussions from each class, but you are not required to do so.
Keep in mind that these discussions and my comments will be very valuable to help you prepare for the final exam at the end of the semester.
By maintaining this schedule, you will not have to be on-line Saturday through Monday during the course of the semester. Other than posting our remarks, we will not be on-line during that time either.
In addition, if it appears that face-to-face time would be valuable, I will set up times to meet off campus. My typical meeting spot is Dancing Goats in Decatur.
Curriculum Home Page
You will use this site for EPSF 8440, the Curriculum course. The links will become "live" with information on the pages before that specific date.
General Expectations:
For the most part, the on-line sessions will focus on two things: Providing questions related to readings and creating spaces for learning experiences related to topics, concepts, etc.
During the on-line classes where we focus on discussion, you will need to respond to the question(s) by the end of the day on the date assigned (the date in the left-hand column below). You will also need to respond to at least two of your classmates' postings by the following day. For example, if you have questions on a Tuesday, you will need to provide a thoughtful (1-3 paragraphs) response by midnight on Thursday. You will then need to read fellow students' responses and engage in discussion by responding to at least two of them by midnight on Wednesday. If you receive discussion questions on Thursday, then you will need to provide your initial response by midnight on Thursday and respond to two or more student responses by midnight on Friday.
During the on-line classes where we have activities, you need to complete the activity on the day assigned and then respond by the following day (unless otherwise indicated on the page). For those classes you are not required to respond to students, although you are welcomed to do so.
Typically, I will add more information including more readings. Keep in mind there is a wide range of students in this class with a wide range of motivations for taking this class. I will plan for those (I assume) who have the highest motives and high intrinsic motivation to learn about curriculum. To that end, I will add resources, articles, papers, etc. If they are not specifically noted in your syllabus, you will not be penalized if you do not read and respond. Just keep in mind that you will get out of the class what you put into it. If you signed up because it was on-line and you needed "credit," then you may end up doing the minimum and getting a grade for which you are satisfied. If you are a student who believes having a stronger background in curriculum will help you be a better scholar, student, leader, etc., then I encourage you to explore the additional materials and engage with others in this space (including me) regarding those materials.
As your instructor, I will typically not interject comments in the initial discussions. Instead, I will synthesize, comment, and challenge thoughts within 24 hours of the discussion. You are free to continue the discussions from each class, but you are not required to do so.
Keep in mind that these discussions and my comments will be very valuable to help you prepare for the final exam at the end of the semester.
By maintaining this schedule, you will not have to be on-line Saturday through Monday during the course of the semester. Other than posting our remarks, we will not be on-line during that time either.
In addition, if it appears that face-to-face time would be valuable, I will set up times to meet off campus. My typical meeting spot is Dancing Goats in Decatur.
Curriculum Analysis Project
Sample Curriculum Ed.D. in educational leadership
Course Syllabus